Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee: A city in Osceola County, Florida.
About
Kissimmee is a city located in the county of Osceola in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,682 and a population density of 1,072 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72,858 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Kissimmee
| Population | 72,858 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Osceola County |
| Different from | Kissimmee River |
| Area | 55.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.3047,-81.4167 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Capital city | Kissimmee is capital of Osceola County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:43:33 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 34741 |
| Density | 1,308 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kissimmee is located at 28°18'17"N 81°25'0"W (28.3046800, -81.4166700).
Kissimmee map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kissimmee increased by 18.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,682 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,323 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,422 | 3.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 64,921 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 66,509 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,633 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 69,407 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,446 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,751 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,717 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,858 | 0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,109 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,218 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,621 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 87.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 895 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $300,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,763 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $575 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,374 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,706 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $81,674 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,803 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| 2010 population per square mile : | NA |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | NA |
Best Things to Do in Kissimmee
1Fun Spot America Theme Parks
2850 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +14073633867 | Website available
2Kissimmee Lakefront Park
201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States View details
Phone: +14075182501 | Website available
3Main Gate Flea Market
5407 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +14073901015 | Website available
4Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
2001 E Southport Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +14073449550 | Website available
5Give Kids The World Village
210 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +14073961114 | Website available
Where to Eat in Kissimmee
1Old Town
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +14073964888 | Website available
2Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events
4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States View details
Phone: +18665439637 | Website available
3Applebee's Grill + Bar
2060 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34743, United States View details
Phone: +14073482810 | Website available
4Outback Steakhouse
2701 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, United States View details
Phone: +14078912042 | Website available
5AMF Kissimmee Lanes
4140 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States View details
Phone: +14078468844 | Website available
Where to Stay in Kissimmee
1Westgate Town Center Resort
7700 Westgate Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States View details
Phone: +14073962500 | Website available
2Westgate Vacation Villas Resort
7700 Westgate Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States View details
Phone: +14072390510 | Website available
3Vacation Village at Parkway
2975 Arabian Nights Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States View details
Phone: +14073969086 | Website available
4Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway
7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States View details
Phone: +14079664410 | Website available
5Flamingo Waterpark Resort
2261 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, United States View details
Phone: +14078462221 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Kissimmee
1Kissimmee City Hall
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 View details
Phone: +14078472821 | Website available
2Kissimmee Building Permits
101 Church St #100, Kissimmee, FL 34741 View details
Phone: +14075182120 | Website available
3Vocational Rehabilitation
111 E Monument Ave UNIT 413, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States View details
Phone: +14078465260 | Website available
People born in Kissimmee (26)
People born in Kissimmee, including professional wrestler Tanga Loa, actor Maulik Pancholy, racing driver Jonathan Summerton, .
More notable people
- Richard Young (actor) he was born in 24/12/1955
- Keaton Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 08/12/1986
- Tito Paul (American football player) he was born in 07/12/1972
- Brent Fullwood (All-American college football player, professional football player, running back) he was born in 10/10/1963
- Charles H. Bronson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Colt Terry (American army special forces instructor) he was born in 08/02/1929
- Glenda Hood (American politician) she was born in 10/03/1950
- Joe Nasco (American footballer) he was born in 18/06/1984
- John Milton Bryan Simpson (American judge) he was born in 30/05/1903
- Kristina Janolo (American model) she was born in 20/02/1987
- Lee Nelson (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1954
- Ralph McLaurin (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 23/05/1885
- Momo Thomas (American football player) he was born in 14/04/1990
- Brett Williams (American football player (born 1980)) he was born in 02/05/1980
- Irlo Bronson, Sr. (American politician) he was born in 03/08/1900
- Irlo Bronson, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 04/06/1936
- Henry L. Reaves (American politician) he was born in 10/09/1919
- Dewayne Douglas (American football player, coach (1931-2000)) he was born in 22/12/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kissimmee, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451097 | Academy of Career Training | Kissimmee (FL) | 34741 |
| 132879 | Johnson University Florida | Kissimmee (FL) | 34744 |
| 427991 | Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee (FL) | 34744 |
| 369400 | Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando | Orlando (FL) | 32837 |
| 446552 | Southern Technical College | Orlando (FL) | 32809 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kissimmee, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| WTH | Winter Haven | 1800 7th St SW | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kissimmee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Str Post Office | Kissimmee (FL) | 34741 |
| Kissimm Post Office | Kissimmee (FL) | 34744 |
| Buena Ventura Lak Post Office | Kissimmee (FL) | 34743 |
| Kissimmee Carrier Annex Post Office | Kissimmee (FL) | 34746 |
| South Creek Post Office | Orlando (FL) | 32837 |
Other cities in Osceola County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osceola County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Poinciana | 69,439 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida. |
| Saint Cloud | 56,590 | A city in Osceola County, Florida. |
| Celebration | 7,427 | Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kissimmee distances to largest Florida cities